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Beyond domestic politics, this section also covers international relations and cross-border policy developments that shape geopolitical stability and global affairs. Whether it's trade negotiations, defence posturing or diplomatic initiatives, government actions on the world stage carry consequences for citizens at home. The topic reflects the reality that political decisions made in Westminster, Canberra, Washington and elsewhere create ripples across borders.

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Rep Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate race despite Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham

  • South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman announces Senate bid following Lindsey Graham's death, pledging focus on Trump's America First policies
  • Trump has endorsed Lindsey Graham's sister for the seat, creating a primary contest between Trump's preferred candidate and an America First–aligned congressman

Ralph Norman says he's running for the South Carolina Senate seat despite Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham, vowing to nuke the filibuster.

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White House insiders reveal Barron Trump’s role in World Cup final… and his plan to finally emerge from shadows, as president’s son emulates his father more than ever

  • Barron Trump reportedly to have a role at the World Cup final
  • Insiders say he plans a more public profile
  • Described as increasingly emulating his father, Donald Trump

Daily Mail sources close to the White House report that Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, is expected to have a visible role at the football World Cup final and is reportedly preparing to take on a more public profile. The article frames this as…

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Fraud expert warns AI is helping criminals outpace the government: ‘Don’t have the right tools’

  • Fraud expert David Maimon testified to Congress on AI-enabled fraud risks.
  • He says government lacks tools to counter AI-driven fraud.
  • Deepfakes are reportedly defeating current identity verification checks.

A fraud expert who testified before the US House Oversight Committee has warned that the federal government does not have adequate tools or policies to stop criminals using artificial intelligence to defraud taxpayers. David Maimon, head of Fraud Insights at Sentilink, told the committee that existing identity verification…

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Revealed: How Labour business secretary Peter Kyle’s young ‘gym buddy’ was granted extraordinary access to the heart of Keir Starmer’s government

A Daily Mail investigation reports that a young man described as a "gym buddy" of Labour's Business Secretary Peter Kyle was given unusually wide access to the upper levels of Sir Keir Starmer's government. The report raises questions about how a personal contact with no obvious official standing…

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Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again

  • Federal employees can now download TikTok on government devices following a DOJ announcement
  • The change follows a restructuring of TikTok's U.S. ownership involving Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX
  • The reversal represents a shift from a 2022 ban and aligns with Trump's previous delays of the broader prohibition

The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.

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Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

  • Burnham plans to abolish DSIT and merge it into a larger business department
  • Tech leaders and MPs warn reorganization wastes crucial time for AI policy at a pivotal moment for UK competitiveness

MPs and industry experts warn incoming PM’s reorganisation would waste time at a critical moment for AI and economic growth Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts. The incoming prime minister has asked officials…

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Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices after ByteDance’s divestiture, DOJ says

  • DOJ memo lifts TikTok ban on government devices
  • Follows ByteDance's transfer of US operations to TikTok USDS
  • New venture is majority American-owned, addressing security concerns

Federal employees will now be permitted to download and use TikTok on government-issued devices, according to a memo issued by the Department of Justice, reversing a ban that had been in place for several years. The change follows a decision by ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to transfer…

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Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?

  • AI is being tested to speed up or manage medical prior authorisation approvals
  • 61% of doctors fear AI will increase wrongful care denials
  • One in five insured US adults reported a 2025 care denial affecting their family

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to manage "prior authorisation," the process by which health insurers pre-approve medical treatments, but experts are divided over whether it will ease or worsen a system already widely criticised by patients and doctors. While AI could theoretically speed up approvals for clearly…

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Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal

  • IOC unlikely to sanction Infantino despite neutrality complaint over Trump call
  • Trump had lobbied Infantino to review Balogun's red card ban
  • Uefa and Belgium have not escalated complaints; Infantino's support looks strong

Gianni Infantino appears set to avoid punishment from the International Olympic Committee despite a formal complaint alleging he breached political neutrality rules over the Folarin Balogun red card affair. The human rights group FairSquare lodged the complaint after Donald Trump revealed he had personally called the Fifa president…

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